Iowa voters opposed allowing recreational marijuana by a margin of 55 to 41 percent, the poll found. Recreational marijuana got more support from democrats (54 to 44 percent) and voters between 18 and 29 years old (62 to 35 percent).

“Opposition to personal marijuana is higher in Iowa than in any state we’ve surveyed so far on this subject. Support for medical marijuana is comparable to other states,” said Peter Brown, assistant director of the poll.

Iowa voters were equally divided about whether they thought marijuana leads to other drugs, 46 to 46 percent. About half of Iowa voters said they think marijuana is equally as dangerous as alcohol.

“A total of 83 percent of voters would be somewhat uncomfortable or very uncomfortable riding in a car driven by someone who has smoked marijuana,” Brown said.

The poll results showed only 36 percent of Iowa voters said they ever tried marijuana.

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The ‘Tyrant of Terrace Hill’ has decided what is best for Iowans and that is to move….the Exodus began 4+ years ago for many just before he was elected again in 2010….for me and new arrivals …we are witnessing freedom every day….People that leave the state for safer, quality, state legal medical marijuana access, are healthier…many like me are adding years to our lives, just from eliminating FDA drugs, and Iowa jails…

Aliceinwonder

Agreed. It is time for a walk to freedom if Iowa’s “representatives” do not wake from the dark slumber of prohibition. I can take my tax dollars to a more freedom loving state. TB thinks hemp is a drug, so that in itself speaks volumes on the idiocy of the whole matter. LEGALIZE IT.